Council authorizes grant application for Norfolk Southern right‑of‑way project

Feb 24, 2026

Council voted to authorize staff to apply to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a grant related to the Norfolk Southern right‑of‑way; the resolution authorizes application but does not guarantee funding or acquisition.

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Elijah told council that Resolution 1026 grants authority to submit an application to DCNR for the Norfolk Southern right‑of‑way (application only; award is not guaranteed). He said the action authorizes staff to begin the grant process and that work on negotiations with Norfolk Southern and other signoffs will continue as needed.

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